Living Well Spending Less: 12 Secrets of the Good Life

Ruth Soukup is a writer, speaker, wife, and mom who believes with all her heart that a life well lived is not so much about what we have, but who we are. . Her mission is to empower and inspire women everywhere to seek--and find--the Good Life. Her practical advice has been featured in numerous publications and news programs, including Women's Day, Redbook<

Through personal stories, biblical truth, and practical action plans, she will inspire you to make real and lasting changes to your personal goals, home, and finances. I found myself craving this good life that Ruth writes of--a life that is possible for anyone who reads this book."     --EMILY T. With honesty and the wisdom of someone who has been there, Ruth will help you:    *    Discover your "sweet spot"--that place where your talents and abilities intersect.    *    Take back your time and schedule by making simple shifts in your daily habits.    *    Reduce stress in your home and family by clearing out the clutter.    *    Stop busting your budget and learn to cut your grocery bill in half.    *    Bring order to a messy life and create a practical cleaning sch

     -- Glynnis Whitwer, author and executive director of communications at Proverbs 31 MinistriesI couldn’t stop reading Living Well, Spending Less. I found myself craving this good life that Ruth writes of---a life that is possible for anyone who reads this book. Ruth will show you how to get there. Packed with doable tips and infused with warmth, honesty, & humility, this fabulous title will touch the hearts--and lives--of women of all ages."     --CHRISTY PITNEY, CBA Retailers Resources"Living Well, Spending Less is about more than planning a better budget or maintaining an organ

KzooFamily6 said Love her blog - THIS BOOK IS TERRIBLE!!!!. There is no way that ALL of these reviews are legitimate. I can't believe I wasted money on this book, I'm returning it right away. I have been a LONG time reader of the 'Living Well, Spending Less' blog, and there are blog posts that I read over and over (especially about minimali. Tracy Ball said Very disappointed - confused by the 5-star reviews.. As a stay-at-home mom of two and the bill-payer of my household, I could not relate to this book at all. The author is all over the place with stories and Bible verses, that don't even match up to each other or to the topic of each chapter. I am an easy sell on a book - I liked thi. No for me Pearltrader This wasn't what I expected. Maybe I should have read the description closer. I was expecting a treatise on simplifying life more. There is a little of that flavor, but it seems more about how to save money on buying your "stuff" than it is on learning to love living with less. As